| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 1 hr |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 4 serving |
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 orange
- 1 (1 liter) bottle sparkling water or seltzer
- 1 bottle prosecco (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, add the basil, and let cool. Strain out the basil and refrigerate until ready to use. Syrup will last up to 2 weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Slice 1/4-inch thick slice from the center of the orange. Slice that into quarters and set aside for garnish. Squeeze the juice from the 2 remaining halves into a bowl.
- Pour 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon basil simple syrup into a champagne flute. For a mocktail, top with sparkling water. For a cocktail, add about 1/2 cup prosecco per glass and a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of orange and a basil leaf.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 362 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 55 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Reviews
Made the mocktail version for my family and they LOVED them. I did too! Great alternative to the boring old tea or soft drink. Thanks Sandra: